Furnace Hot Repair Engineering Associate

Company Description

About O-I 

We are reimagining the glassmaking process, we are not afraid to push boundaries as we transform an industry that has manufactured glass in nearly the same way for over 100 years. We threw away the play book and went about designing and implementing new technology, innovating processes and bringing new benefits to our customers. This is just the beginning as we expand our offering and implement future technologies across our operations.

We are part of O-I, who with 25,000 + employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning 70 plants in 20 countries, provides us with the opportunity to make an impact on a global scale.

Job Description

About the role:

This position will be part of a global team of Engineers, responsible for providing technical support and project management for hot and cold repair projects, including scoping, estimating, design, construction and start-up.  You will provide operational and maintenance support for the systems applicable to the plant facilities and participate in very significant projects.

Also, you will:

• Perform and report on furnace audits and campaign life assessments.  Follow-up with necessary hot repair documentation, solutions to issues, and supervision of repairs.
• Be responsible for scoping, estimating, procurement and follow-up of design and repair projects.
• Scoping, estimating, design, selection, inspection, and construction supervision of furnace cold or hot repairs with minimal oversight. 
• Production of furnace refractory design drawings, specifications and Bill of Material
• Supervision of internal and external engineering staff for the aforementioned areas.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Structural, Electrical and Process Control engineering as required.
• Required to support ongoing development and proper use of cold and hot repair standards.
• Provide feedback to Global Furnace Team and other disciplines for improvement of design, construction practices, material standards, etc.
• Expected to provide input into decisions with potentially significant financial impacts to the business.
• Provide direction as required to aide in decision making related to the scope, schedule, cost and risk assessment for projects as part of business case development and validation

Travel Requirements:

40% USD and Canadian travel (if required)

Qualifications

About you:

• You love glass and care about sustainability and the planet

• You have Bachelor’s Degree in Ceramic/Material Science Engineering preferred.  Mechanical or Civil-Structural Engineering or equivalent knowledge and/or experiences will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in glass furnace and refractory design, construction, audits or hot repairs
• You're familiar with AutoCAD drawing creation and specification creation
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 Tools
• You’re a good communicator with strong ability to be proactive and show initiative.
• Good team player

Additional Information

What we offer:

Salary Range:  The expected salary range for this position is between 65,000 and 91,100 USD.  Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:

• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Health, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
• Generous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness program
• Wellness incentive where you can earn money for your HSA or HRA
• Group life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance
• Weekly disability insurance
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave benefits
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with defined contributions

We are looking for people who think outside the box, with initiative, creative minds, lifelong learners, good team players who want to create a new culture and make a real impact.

f you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now or for a confidential conversation please email nathalia.lima@o-i.com . 

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.